The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to William C. Campbell and Satoshi Ōmura "for their discoveries concerning a novel therapy against infections caused by roundworm parasites", and to Youyou Tu "for her discoveries concerning a novel therapy against Malaria".

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to Svetlana Alexievich "for her polyphonic writings, a monument to suffering and courage in our time".

The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel was awarded to Angus Deaton "for his analysis of consumption, poverty and welfare".

Musical entertainment was provided by the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Anna-Maria Helsing, and by tenor Daniel Johansson.

After the ceremony at Stockholm Concert Hall, the Nobel festivities continued with the Nobel Banquet at Stockholm City Hall.

The Nobel Prizes have been presented at Stockholm Concert Hall since 1926. Photo: Claudio Bresciani/TT

Nobel Day

10 December was the date of Alfred Nobel's death. In his memory, 10 December is the day on which the Nobel Laureates receive their prizes. This has been the tradition ever since the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in 1901.